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what is 1/4â and 5/8â’ in cm?

My pattern description tells me this : the seam allowance for the darts is 1/4â’; the rest of the garment is 5/8â’ but how much is it in centimeters (cm) – and what does â stand for – it is the same as an inch? I am quite comfused

Many sewing machines in North America- the metal plates under the sewing machine foot have markings in fractions of an inch to allow the sewist to choose which seam allowance width to use for sewing. 5/8" is the standard seam allowance used for sewing clothing.

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